§ 17-30348.1. Training Requirements.

(a) The licensee or registrant shall not permit an individual to act as a logging supervisor until that person:

(1) Has completed training in the subjects outlined in subsection (e) of this section;

(2) Has received copies of, and instruction in:

(A) Regulations contained in Subchapter 4, Title 17, California Code of Regulations;

(B) The Department license or registration under which the logging supervisor will perform well logging; and

(C) The licensee or registrant's operating and emergency procedures required by Section 30348.2;

(3) Has completed on-the-job training and demonstrated competence in the use of radiation sources, remote handling tools, and radiation survey instruments by a field evaluation; and

(4) Has demonstrated understanding of the requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section by successfully completing a written test.

(b) The licensee or registrant shall not permit an individual to act as a logging assistant until that person:

(1) Has received instruction in applicable requirements of the United States, title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, part 20, subparts C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L, and M as incorporated by reference in section 30253;

(2) Has received copies of, and instruction in, the licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures required by Section 30365.2;

(3) Has demonstrated understanding of the materials listed in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this section by successfully completing a written or oral test; and

(4) Has received instruction in the use of radiation sources, remote handling tools, and radiation survey instruments, as appropriate for the logging assistant's intended job responsibilities.

(c) The licensee or registrant shall provide safety reviews for logging supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar year.

(d) The licensee or registrant shall maintain a record on each logging supervisor's and logging assistant's training and annual safety review. The training records must include copies of written tests and dates of oral tests. The training records must be retained for three years following the date of termination of employment. Records of annual safety reviews must list the topics discussed and be retained for three years.

(e) The licensee or registrant shall include the following subjects in the training required in paragraph (a)(1) of this section:

(1) Fundamentals of radiation safety including:

(A) Characteristics of radiation;

(B) Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity;

(C) Hazards of exposure to radiation;

(D) Levels of radiation from licensed material;

(E) Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding); and

(F) Radiation safety practices, including prevention of contamination, and methods of decontamination.

(2) Radiation detection instruments including:

(A) Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments;

(B) Survey techniques; and

(C) Use of personnel monitoring equipment;

(3) Equipment to be used including:

(A) Operation of equipment, including source handling equipment and remote handling tools;

(B) Storage, control, and disposal of licensed material; and

(C) Maintenance of equipment.

(4) The requirement of pertinent regulations, and

(5) Case histories of accidents in well logging.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 11-4-91; operative 12-4-91 (Register 92, No. 5).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 3-3-94 as an emergency; operative 3-3-94 (Register 94, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-3-94 order transmitted to OAL 6-7-94 and filed 7-14-94 (Register 94, No. 28).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 25811, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25801, 25802, 25815, 25875 and 25876, Health and Safety Code.